SolSource

SolSource is the name of a high temperature parabolic solar cooker made by One Earth Designs . SolSource is fully powered by solar energy and is a fuel-free alternative to cooking with charcoal, gas, or wood. SolSource heats up in seconds and can cook in 10 minutes in direct sunlight. [1] SolSource is a powerful and versatile solar cooker capable of grilling , searing , sautéing , steaming , boiling , baking , and frying . It is specifically designed to be easy to use and easy to clean.

History

SolSource was developed as a solution to energy poverty among Tibetan nomads in the Himalayas who depended on it on a daily basis. [2] The product has been on Top Chef and received international awards for its innovative design. [3] [4] [5] [6]

Design

SolSource Incorporates Design and Engineering Developed by One Earth Designs and its Collaborators at MIT , Harvard , and the Norwegian Technical University, a streamlined adjustment system, and proprietary reflective materials that increase power and energy efficiency. . [7] [8]

There are two different types of solar cookers : stoves and ovens . Solar stoves are optimized for high-temperature, rapid stove-top cooking. Solar ovens are optimized for low -temperature, slower cooking methods. SolSource is a solar stove, optimized for high-temperatures. Baking can be performed on SolSource by caste iron cookware.

Solar stoves and solar ovens can be used together to create a kitchen with the same range of cooking capabilities. SolSource to design beautiful solar-powered outdoor kitchens. [9] [10]

Functionality

SolSource works with many cooking styles. It is MOST optimized for grilling and sautéing , drank aussi can be used for searing , steaming , boiling , baking , and frying . The product reaches 750 ° F within minutes when set up properly in direct sunlight. BTU / in 2 is comparable with high-end grills. Due to its high-temperatures, it can perform as an outdoor grill . It operates as a solar concentrator . It collects and concentrates solar energy to a small area right beneath the pot, turning it into heat for cooking. Its proprietary reflectors are 92% energy efficient.